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Prev Next Maskot/Getty Images 8 min read Published November 25, 2022 Written by James Royal Written by James RoyalArrow RightSenior investing and wealth management reporter Bankrate senior reporter James F. Royal, Ph.D., covers investing and wealth management. His work has been cited by CNBC, the Washington Post, The New York Times and more. James Royal Edited by Brian Beers Edited by Brian BeersArrow RightManaging editor Brian Beers is the managing editor for the Wealth team at Bankrate. He oversees editorial coverage of banking, investing, the economy and all things money. Roth IRAs offer a number of potential advantages over Traditional IRAs. Traditional IRAs allow for tax-deferred growth of retirement assets, with taxes being due when distributions are taken. Distributions of Roth IRA earnings are tax-free, as long as the Roth IRA has been open for more than five years and you are at least age 59 1/2, or as a result of your death, disability or using the first-time homebuyer exception. Distributions may be subject to a 10% additional tax if taken prior to age 59 1/2. Other features include:
Generally, a Roth IRA conversion makes sense if you:
A Roth IRA conversion may not be appropriate if you:
Before converting there are a few things to consider:
EligibilityAnyone is eligible to convert regardless of their income or tax filing status. To discuss the potential advantages of Roth IRAs and Roth IRA conversions with a Wells Fargo retirement professional, call 1-877-493-4727. To determine whether a Roth IRA conversion is right for you, talk to your tax advisor. Converting to a Roth IRA may seem like a lot of work, but we can make it easy. Just call a Wells Fargo retirement professional at 1-877-493-4727, and we’ll work with you throughout the conversion process. Here’s what to expect:Step 1 – Contact a Wells Fargo retirement professional at 1-877-493-4727 to initiate your conversion request and get an overview of the process. Step 2 – Our team will help you open a new Roth IRA account if you don't already have one, fill out the appropriate paperwork, and answer any questions you may have. Step 3 – An account form will be sent to you (emailed, faxed, or mailed) to initiate your conversion. Do I have to pay taxes when I convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?When converting your before-tax savings, you're including the converted amount as ordinary income, but without an IRS 10% additional tax for early or pre-59 1/2 distributions (10% additional tax) on your taxes now to get the benefit of tax-free potential growth in a Roth IRA later.
What happens when you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?When you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you pay taxes on the money you convert in order to secure tax-free withdrawals as well as several other benefits, including no required minimum distributions, in the future.
Can I convert my traditional IRA to a Roth IRA without penalty?While converted amounts are considered taxable, there is no 10% early withdrawal penalty tax on any amount you convert from a traditional to a Roth IRA.
Is there a limit on converting an IRA to a Roth IRA?Roth IRA conversion limits
The government only allows you to contribute $6,000 directly to a Roth IRA in 2021 and 2022 or $7,000 if you're 50 or older, but there is no limit on how much you can convert from tax-deferred savings to your Roth IRA in a single year.
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